How many syllables in Jess?

There is 1 syllable in the word Jess.

How to pronounce Jess:

Jess (noun):: a short strap secured on the leg of a hawk and usually provided with a ring for attaching a leash

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Syllable Fun Fact

In non-linear phonology, the syllable is seen not as a linear sequence but as a hierarchical structure of constituents.

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